They feel harassed because they don't have the freedom to harass others?
That's my take on it as well. I'm just not feeling their pain.
Who said anything about harassing? How would you feel if they passed laws that made it illegal to speak out against illegal aliens, islam extremists, or even worse....lawyers.
Your screen name may be the most appropos screen name of any FReeper posting today.
Hey non seq, this was written by the LA Times. Do you expect them to write it so any Christian is shown in a positive light? I sure don't. I would venture to guess she has no intention of harassing anyone, whether you belive it or not.
From the article: "Christian activist Gregory S. Baylor... says he supports policies that protect people from discrimination based on race and gender. But he draws a distinction that infuriates gay rights activists when he argues that sexual[ity] is different ..."
The difference is that homosexuality is not an "identity," it's an array of abnormal high-risk behaviors. People who practice these behaviors, and people who advocate or even celebrate them (whether they call themselves "gay" or "straight" is irrelevant) should not use tax-funded institutions to impose "sensitivity sessions" or "diversty treaining" on fellow citizens who find such behaviors objectionable.
Similarly, people who engage in homosexual activity should not be required to enroll in programs of "Biblical morality" or "reparative therapy."
Those who draw attention to themselves on the basis of their sexual OR religious practices should not be verbally abused or threatened; but neither should any of them insist on immunity from adverse comment or criticism.